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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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